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Abstract: Corporate culture is the strongest driver of radical innovation across nations according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of Marketing. Authors Tellis, Prabul and Chandy found that an innovative culture consists of 3...
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Abstract: True innovators are rare and if you want them to generate creative business ideas, you'll need to fiercely test and wisely deploy them. Published: December 2008 Authors: Jeffrey Cohn, Jon Katzenbach and Gus Vlak Link: Harvard Business Review
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Abstract: Competition is supposed to spur innovation. But the authors of this study found that the opposite is true for domestic firms in emerging economies. They examined 27 “transition” economies across eastern Europe and central Asia to understand...
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Abstract: How we built a world-class organic growth engine by investing in people. Published: Autumn 2008 Authors: A.G. Lafley with Ram Charan Link: strategy+business
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Abstract: Innovation is difficult for mature, slow-growth businesses and often results in long line extensions rather than high-profit, game-changing innovations. Companies, especially those focused on food and consumer products, need to rethink their...
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Abstract: A successful campaign to save 100,000 lives shows that efforts to make it easier for organizations to innovate can yield remarkable results. Published: September 2008 Authors: Hayagreeva Rao and Robert Sutton Link: The McKinsey Quarterly
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Abstract: How do successful inventors, entrepreneurs and writers come up with the big ideas? Constantly looking and keeping an open mind are important, but the critical ingredient is exposing yourself to things outside your usual purview. Published: October...
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Abstract: A corporate anthropologist helps Chronicle Books design its office around organizational relationships. Published: June 18, 2008 Authors: Kristin Palm Link: METROPOLISMAG.COM
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Abstract: P&G is using "design thinking" to tackle difficult business problems. While this may seem like the latest innovation buzzword, P&G is using the technique to generate effective ideas and, more importantly, change its culture...
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Key Findings Shed Light on Environmental Psychology of the Workplace In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to gain the competitive edge. Constant fluctuations in unemployment, productivity, consumer confidence and other major...
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By Clayton M. Christensen, Michael B. Horn and Curtis W. Johnson; McGraw Hill 2008 Innovation guru Christensen has taken his principles of innovation and applied them to one of the most intractable systems in the country—our public schools. And while...
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Abstract: War games are commonly used by the military to evaluate strategies, explore scenarios and reveal unexpected weaknesses. This Economist article explores how war games could provide valuable insight into how your competitors might react to your...
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By A.G. Lafley, Chairman and CEO of Proctor & Gamble and Ram Charan, co-author of Execution ; Crown Business 2008 Review: While there are lots of books about innovative start-ups, there haven’t been many about turning around huge corporations—for...
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Abstract: Lessons that student-led movements for social change can teach executives about innovation. Published: May 30, 2008 Authors: John Hagel and John Seely Brown Link: BusinessWeek
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Abstract: "Despite their stated emphasis on innovation, most companies struggle to build a creative culture. Is it time for a new breed of CIO to step in and lead the charge? That’s what happened at FedEx" Published: May 19, 2008 Author: Brian...
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